Trio student support services - teacher prep

Northeastern Illinois University received a $272,364 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the TRIO Student Support Services Program (CFDA 84.042), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The award supports comprehensive student support services designed to enhance postsecondary educational outcomes for disadvantaged students, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

The program delivers supportive services at the Chicago, Illinois campus with a focus on teacher preparation initiatives. TRIO Student Support Services provides targeted interventions to increase student retention, graduation rates, and academic success while facilitating transfers from two-year to four-year institutions. Services encompass academic advising, financial literacy programming, and other support mechanisms aimed at improving student potential for successful program completion. The Teacher Prep designation indicates the award specifically addresses workforce development in the education field, aligning with the institution's broader commitment to supporting diverse and underrepresented student populations in achieving postsecondary education and career goals.